Month: April 2018

GO Paint! Chippewa Valley is our region’s premier plein air paint event. Numerous regional and national artists are drawn to the area to create beautiful works of art based on lovely, local landscapes. Whether you’re just starting your creative journey or have lifelong training, creatives of all ages are welcome! Be a part of the regional arts scene by participating in one or all of the many events. This event recently expanded to include the greater Chippewa Valley, some events may be held in Eau Claire.

Highlights in Pepin County include riding into the Tiffany Wildlife Area on rail motorcars in Durand to paint the scenery this unique landscape along the Chippewa River. (Wednesday, May 9, 2018 – 8 am -1 pm).

Lake Pepin historic river towns and two states clean out their attics, garages and basements to create the most spectacular garage sale around! Bargain hunters can start anywhere along the river road – Minnesota or Wisconsin – rain or shine. Mississippi Valley Partners sponsors the 100-mile Garage Sale that spans all towns along Lake Pepin. Find participating sales from Hastings, MN south on Hwy. 61 to Winona, MN, across the river to Fountain City, WI and North on Hwy 35 to Prescott, WI you’ll find deals, steals and fun. The 100 mile garage sale runs May 3 through May 6, 2018

The Durand Improvement Group organizes a community garage sale annually at the end of April. This year’s garage sale will be held Friday April 27th from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday April 28 from 8 am to 2 pm. Participants include residents of Durand, Arkansaw, and the surrounding rural area.

Flyers with a directory map will be available at select businesses throughout town. Please contact 715-672-5211 if you have questions about participating.